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Ashland City

Tennessee · 4,541 residents · 10.668 sq mi
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Ashland City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,244. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $127,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,541
+25%since 2000
from 3,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
426 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Ashland City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,244
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,282 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,784
+3%since 2000
from $17,228 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,391)
Black3.7%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2%(74)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(527)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,009)
Black3.4%(156)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(235)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other0.6%(28)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,070)
Diversity Score
24
+63%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland City, Tennessee?

Ashland City, Tennessee has about 4,541 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland City, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ashland City, Tennessee earns about $37,244 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland City, Tennessee expensive?

In Ashland City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $127,100, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland City, Tennessee?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland City, Tennessee?

About 19.0% of people in Ashland City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,989 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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